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22K views 63 replies 25 participants last post by  kadett 244  
#1 ·
Here i have project air-lingus, due to the *ahem* raised *ahem* suspension
Car is one-owner, allmost perfect!
All genuine parts used, allways garaged
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I love it
Not sure what to do:
1. sell it
2. store it
3. use it to hold parts untill i get a coupe, ie: air, wheels, rare bits

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c+c's welcome
 
#27 ·
RIGHT!
update time!
Dint is no more! Really happy with the job done, Local fella by the name of Paddy Higgins did the work

But the real hero of this update is Mossey Maguire!

IMG_9278 by kadett 244, on Flickr

The man took the tired 20yo paint from this . .


IMG_9274 by kadett 244, on Flickr

. . . to this . .

IMG_9306 by kadett 244, on Flickr

. . . in just a few hours! Respect to the man, he knows his stuff!

Bonnet was as it was, wing polished

IMG_9292 by kadett 244, on Flickr

the SHINE
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IMG_9327 by kadett 244, on Flickr

2 other big changes from last update is A) my photography shillz! I got the camera the day before the car! and

B ) I GOT A COUPE!

IMG_9323 by kadett 244, on Flickr

C&C's very welcome!

PS, expect more frequent updates after the gaelteach
 
#28 ·
QUOTE (kadett 244 @ Jul 21 2011, 10:44 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>RIGHT!
update time!
Dint is no more! Really happy with the job done, Local fella by the name of Paddy Higgins did the work

But the real hero of this update is Mossey Maguire!

IMG_9278 by kadett 244, on Flickr

The man took the tired 20yo paint from this . .


IMG_9274 by kadett 244, on Flickr

. . . to this . .

IMG_9306 by kadett 244, on Flickr

. . . in just a few hours! Respect to the man, he knows his stuff!

Bonnet was as it was, wing polished

IMG_9292 by kadett 244, on Flickr

the SHINE
Image


IMG_9327 by kadett 244, on Flickr

2 other big changes from last update is A) my photography shillz! I got the camera the day before the car! and

B ) I GOT A COUPE!

IMG_9323 by kadett 244, on Flickr

C&C's very welcome!

PS, expect more frequent updates after the gaelteach

came out wel mel

the next few bits will make a savage job of it
 
#30 ·
QUOTE (mossey0708 @ Jul 21 2011, 10:48 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The look of concentration!
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Cheers Mel, was delighted to give the aul girl a freshen up!
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Thanks a million man, gave me motavation to get her right for september!
 
#32 ·
QUOTE (matt.finn @ Jul 21 2011, 11:06 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Looks class
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What plans have you for this yoke now?
Slightly lower suspension arriving tomorow but I wont be around to fit them for 3 weeks

Also doing the citylight mod
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Might do it to the rear indicators aswell
 
#35 ·
QUOTE (cliffperse @ Jul 22 2011, 12:14 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>jeasus that looks great, are you goin to put her on the road?
Cheers!
Licence in September so hope to drive her straight away!
 
#37 ·
QUOTE (cliffperse @ Jul 22 2011, 12:51 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>thats the shot, what wheels have you in mind or will ya keep it standard?
I'm not sure but I might look into g60 steels when funds build back up
 
#38 ·
Small update
I got some lower suspension but Im off for 3 weeks before its fitted
laters!
 
#41 ·
Only seeing this now. Good work lads.

@ Mossey: The lights.... Where and how much if you dont mind??.
 
#43 ·
QUOTE (mossey0708 @ Jul 23 2011, 11:15 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Eh about 35 quid in Ganleys IIRC, not much either way. They're the 230v ones and all.
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Nice one. Thought they'd be dearer. May invest. Cheers Mossey.
 
#44 ·
No fermoy for me tomorow so get her ready for the nct on monday and then suspension in!
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#45 · (Edited by Moderator)
Bit of an update
Failed NCT on rear brake pipes, headlight bracket & numperplate light
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So I ordered a full set of steel pipes off eurowagens.com along with a genuine chrome grill badge
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And finally, after almost a year in my possesion . . .

. . .Its lowered!

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IMG_9521 by kadett 244, on Flickr

THIS IS NOT A PHOTOSHOP
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And I know its reversed raked but Ill sort that

Next up city-lights and maybe, just maybe, camillus' g60 steels
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#48 ·
cheers lads
the lows are showing up the wheels now!